Elder Care in Rancho Mirage, California

I have demonstrated the ability to deal tactfully with people, show patience, maintain a pleasant environment for the clients and groups of a variety of backgrounds. Highly-dependable professional with good values, compassionate heart and 18 years’ extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly service. Eager to get a caregiver position delivering relevant expertise while making a difference everyday. KEY QUALIFICATIONS ALZ Certified • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance • Computer: Word, Excel, Email and Internet • Bilingual: English and mandarin AREAS OF EXPERTISE ~Alz/Dem~` • Meal Preparation • Ambulation • Transportation • Bath Assistance • Personal Hygiene • Housekeeping • Laundry • Record Keeping • Errands Running • Communication • Customer Service • Sanitation CAREGIVING EXPERIENCE Performed personal care activities in a gentle manner that maximize residents’ independence and dignity in a home-like environment. • Transported clients to and from appointments • Supported in personal hygiene • Helped clients in bathing and clothing • Performed cooking, washing and cleaning tasks • Shopped for food products on a day by day to weekly basis to give the client the best meals Key Accomplishments • Achieved 100% targets of resident care plans • Created and maintained a continuous fun environment for elderly EDUCATION Diploma: Rubidoux High School, 1981 SBV 1982/198... Davis 1989/199... ADDITIONAL SKILLS • Excellent attention to detail • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills • Able to handle elderly and people with disabilities REFERENCES will be available on request • Assist clients in addressing everyday personal needs such as toileting, bathing and grooming • Perform light housekeeping activities such as cleaning, dusting and vacuuming • Make beds on a daily basis and change linen as often as required • Engage clients in physical and mental exercises prescribed by their doctors • Escort on appointments with hair dressers and physical therapists • Provide companionship on a daily basis by lending an ear or a shoulder to lean on • Engage wards in outdoor activities such as walking and light sports • Prepare food or oversee the preparation of food to ensure that hygiene standards are met and that doctors’ orders are being followed • Manage laundry and ironing activities • Run errands including grocery shopping, bills payment and mail handling • Maintain a safe and clean environment and ensure that garbage is taken out on a daily basis • Arrange medicines to be taken on schedule by providing appropriate reminders or administering medication only upon doctor’s orders • Observe elderly for signs of deterioration or concern and report them to the family or doctor on an immediate basis • Maintain record of ward’s activities, behavior and symptoms for reference purposes